Q2: Next, I would like for you to rate the performance of a few political officials. For each name that I read, please tell me if you approve or disapprove of the way he is doing his job. First, President Barack Obama
1. Approve………….45% 2. Disapprove………50% 3. Not Sure…………..5%

Q6: Which of the following categories best describes your current voting status? Are you registered as a (READ LIST)?
1. Democrat…………………………………….45%.

2. Republican………………………………….. 40% 3. Independent………………………………….11% 4. Other Party……………………………………1% 5. Not registered to Vote in Pa…………………..3% 6. Not Sure……………………………………….1% Q7: Do you feel that Barack Obama deserves to be reelected, or do you feel that he does not deserve to be reelected?
1. Reelected………………..41% 2. Not reelected……………51% 3. Not Sure…………………..8%

Q8: Now, if the 2012 presidential election was being held today Do you think you would vote for Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate, or the Republican Candidate?
1. Barack Obama………………………………..45% 2. Republican Candidate………………………..37% 3. Depends on the Candidate…………………...14%

Q9: Now, if the 2012 presidential election was being held today and the race was between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, who would you vote for?
1. Barack Obama………………………………..45% 2. Mitt Romney…………………………………41% 3. Some other Candidate…………………………8%

4. Not sure……………………………………….6% Q10: If the 2012 presidential election was being held today and the race was between Barack Obama and Rick Perry, who would you vote for?
1. Barack Obama………………………………..48% 2. Rick Perry…..………………………………...30% 3. Some other Candidate………………………..11%

4. Not sure………………………………………10% Q11: Now, if the 2012 presidential election was being held today and the race was between Barack Obama and Herman Cain, who would you vote for?
1. Barack Obama………………………………..55%

2. Herman Cain …………………………………28% 3. Some other Candidate………………………...10% 4. Not sure………………………………………..8% Q12: Now, if the 2012 presidential election was being held today and the race was between Barack Obama and Newt Gingrich, who would you vote for?
1. Barack Obama………………………………….52%

Q15: If the elections for Congress were being held today, which party's candidate would you vote for in your congressional district. The Democratic Party's candidate, or the Republican Party's candidate?
1. Democratic Candidate………………… 40%

Q18: Do you think President Obama's policies have helped the economy, hurt the economy, or haven't made a difference?
1. Helped the economy…………………….25% 2. Hurt the economy……………………….38% 3. Made no difference……………………...33%

Q19: During recent years there has been an increased level of natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania's Marcellus (MAR-cell-us) shale deposits. Currently there is no tax on the extraction of natural gas in the state. Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose the creation of a tax on natural gas drilling in Pennsylvania? Strongly support……………43% Somewhat Support…………28% Somewhat oppose…………. 9% Strongly oppose…………….12% 5. Not Sure……………………..9%
1. 2. 3. 4.

Q20: Currently local governments in Pennsylvania are allowed to regulate where natural gas drilling rigs can be placed in their municipalities. There is a proposal in the state legislature that would allow the state to set the rules on where drilling rigs can be placed. Do you think that the rules on where natural gas drilling rigs should be placed are better made at the local or state levels of government in Pennsylvania.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Local Level……………59% State Level…………… 26% Both (Vol)…………….. 5% Neither (vol)…………..<1% Not sure (Vol)…………11%

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Q21: In order to help reduce the state's budget shortfalls some have called for Pennsylvania to sell its state-owned liquor stores. Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose or strongly oppose the sale of the state's liquor stores?
1. Strongly support……………34% 2. Somewhat Support…………24% 3. Somewhat oppose………….16%

Q22: If Pennsylvania did sell its state owned liquor stores which of the following sources would you prefer the money be used for. (READ LIST) To……
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Build and repair the state’s road and bridges…………….24% Reduce taxes for citizens of the state…………………….12% Help fund public schools in the state……………………..30% Provide a check for each resident of the state……………...4% Or to help balance the state budget next year.. ………..…17% Other (VOL)………………………………………………..4% Not Sure……………………………………………………10%

Q23: Pennsylvania is currently experiencing a shortfall in funds to repair and maintain the state's roads and bridges. Would you be willing to pay higher drivers license and motor vehicle registration fees if the money raised from those fees went directly towards repairing and maintaining state roads and bridges?
1. 2. 3. 4.

Q24: Pennsylvania legislators are discussing a proposal that would increase taxes on gasoline for fuel distributors, with the money raised from the tax going only for repairing and rebuilding Pennsylvania’s road and bridges. Would you support this increased tax on fuel distribution a means of funding state roads and bridges if it meant that you paid about 10 cents more for a gallon of gas?
1. Support……………30% 2. Oppose……………62% 3. Not Sure…………….9%

Q25. Where is a proposal in the state legislator that would allow low-income families in Pennsylvania the ability to receive vouchers to pay for primary and secondary education. The plan, which would give students a chance to transfer out of the state’s most underperforming schools, would begin during the 2012-2013 school year. Do you support or oppose the proposal to establish an educational voucher system for low income families in Pennsylvania?
1. Support……………50% 2. Oppose…………… 44% 3. Not Sure…………… 6%

Q26. If the bill is passed, would you prefer that the vouchers be used for public schools, private schools, or both? 1. Public schools only…………………34% 2. Private schools only……………….. 5% 3. Public and private schools…………..56% 4. Not sure (Volunteered)…………………6% Q27. Would you support or oppose the use of vouchers at a school that is funded by a religious organization?
1. 2. 3. 4.

Q28: Next I have a few questions regarding social issues in the United States. First, do you think marriages between gay and lesbian couples should or should not be recognized by the law as valid, with the same rights as traditional marriages?
1. Should be recognized…………..52% 2. Should not be recognized………37%

3. Not sure…………………………9% TREND Should Be Recognized 35% 42% 52% Should Not Be Recognized 54% 51% 37% Not Sure/Refused 12% 7% 9%

2004 2009 2011

Q29: Would you favor or oppose a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as being between a man and a woman, thus barring marriages between gay and lesbian couples?
1. Favor amendment barring same sex marriage………..36% 2. Oppose amendment barring same sex marriage………57% 3. Not sure…………………………………………………7%

Would you favor or oppose a law that would allow homosexual couples to legally form civil unions, giving them some of the legal rights of married couples?
1. Favor law granting civil unions…………..63% 2. Oppose law granting civil unions…………30%

Q34: The unemployment rate measures the portion of the workforce that wants to work but can't find a job. The next few questions ask you to consider the effects of different government policies on unemployment in the United States. First when the government increases its spending in a given year, does that tend to make unemployment better or worse?
1. Better…………………….26%

2. Worse……………………44% 3. No Effect (Vol)………….11% 4. Not Sure (Vol)…………...19% Q35. When the government cuts taxes in a given year, does that tend to make unemployment better or worse?
1. 2. 3. 4.

Finally, I have a few questions about yourself. Q38: What county do you reside in? (CODED INTO REGIONS) Southeast………………………….34% Southwest…………………………19% Remainder of State………………..48% Q: 39: What is your current marital status? (READ LIST)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.